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The Prince. Niccolo Machiavelli. Strategic Leadership & Ethics. What role do ethics play in a Prince keeping power? How does a Prince maintain power? What strategies can a Prince use to maintain power?
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The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli
Strategic Leadership & Ethics • What role do ethics play in a Prince keeping power? • How does a Prince maintain power? • What strategies can a Prince use to maintain power? • Are the lessons taught in The Prince applicable to today’s business? If so, which ones are more applicable?
Strategic Leadership • Scenario: You are a new CEO which has been hired outside of the firm. The firm is mid to large size company in an industry that is moving toward maturity. • Drawing from The Prince, what steps would you take to win over the top, middle, and regular employees? • Drawing from The Prince, how would you implement strategic changes?
Strategic Leadership & Corporate Takeovers • Scenario: A high-tech company has just acquired another high-tech company in its same area, which has a strong and innovative product line. • Drawing from The Prince, what steps would you take to implement the aquiree’s organizational culture after a friendly takeover? What steps would you take to prevent loss of human capital from the acquired firm? • Drawing from The Prince, what steps would you take to implement the aquiree’s organizational culture after a hostile takeover? What steps would you take to prevent loss of human capital from the acquired firm?